Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad thats over(the first post). Took some time and the challenge now is too finish.

Ken will get you the additional number next weekend, away for the week.

Will keep you posted.


Regards


Wayne

Well after being a member of this forum for more than a year and recently becoming a member of the Qld Club I thought it was about time I did a serious post. I purchased a 1959 FC Ute in March 2008. The car is the same age as me. Probably paid too much but I think as the saying goes its worth what someone else is prepared to pay and at the time I thought I got a bargain. Over time I have made some decisions about what the rebuild will look like and includes - HR Front end with Torana front rack, Commodore dics allround, Commodore Diff (shortened), Celica Five speed inc enlarged tunnel, keeping grey motor with twin carbies, petronix "points", SBC alternator & Fuel Pump, 80l Commodore fuel tank, Jag Leather buckets seats. Have purchased all of these parts. Up until Christmas 2009 and following a serious accident, I have been dutifully scouring magazines and this site for inspiration. I was able to begin the restoration in earnest at Christmas.

Not sure how often i will be able to post, but hope you will enjoy my Ute restoration as much as I have enjoyed reading about everyone elses. I am hoping to finish before I am 55, but as everyone knows that will be determined by the almighty $.

Ken I have included what I think are the numbers you need ( very clear this must be done straight up )

Regards Wayne

Gone to a good home.

Regards

Wayne

Chrisfc I dont think you are wrong about this forum. Fantastic adice offered however sometimes it would seem emotions run high when responding to a post in the english language.  We all have a dfferent understanding of what was said. Your answer was very constructive, so in the interests of the forum please dont stop offering advce.

Regards MtIsaBoy

What you talkin about Willis? My bolt from hell as you eloquently describe only took me 3 hours and unable to stand straight since.

Glenn van looks fantastic. Great job. What rims and tryes are you running?

Regards

MtIsaBoy

That looks very cool, what ever its called.

Good luck.

MtIsaBoy

[very]

I have an FC Ute front end with drum brakes for sale. I am in North Brisbane. Make an offer, the price is very cheap. Everything looks OK. Need it out of the way. PM me for details.

Regards

I too, have been watching this thread with keen interest and it would be a shame to sell now. At the very least have a think over a couple of weeks and perhaps things may change. However as many have said at other times if you have to sell, then so be it. Decisions have to be made.

Good luck.

Regards Wayne

PM sent regards Wayne

Where are you? I am in Brisbane and may be able to help. Regards Wayne B

Dave on photo 2 on the left hand side looks like a Front Bumper, in background. Is it straight and would it suit my FC. Regards Wayne B

I used the Car Inc Warehouse and in 7 days for $120 Aus it was on my doorstop. http://www.carshopinc.com/index.php/cPath/21_24_22/page/3 ($77.95 US). Also managed to get a SBC fuel pump as well. All good.

Thanks for the tips.

Wayne

Anyone know someone (mechanic) in the Brisbane area that we could trust to give us this answer and not the expensive solution. People I speak to think that I'm mad for keeping the grey as well, but I think it's worth it. It just costs more. Suggestions appreciated. Regards Wayne B. 

[R]

Hi Trev is the GT40 Bosch coil a red coil and is it actually a GT40R with a R in the serial nember. Good stuuf on the electronic conversion. Good info.

Regards

Wayne

Hi Mark, is the WEY aluminium rocker cover  or twin carby manifold with linkages still available.

Regards Wayne

Hi Mooky, is the ute still for sale and what was year of manufacture and what price?

Regards

Wayne